By MG StaffOur MuslimGirl.com founder and editor-in-chief Amani Al-Khatahtbeh joined CARE for their annual convening in Washington, D.C. to partake in a plenary discussion on social justice activism for women and girls. The panel included Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton, Global Health Corps Co-Founder Barbara Bush, and Global Fund for Women CEO Musimbi Kamyoro. The conversation…
By MG StaffWe have come to the 69th anniversary of Al Nakba. While it is important that we dive toward a brighter future with a possible two-state solution for Palestine and Israel, we must not forget the ravages of the past that brought us to today. Here are five questions and answers concerning the event: Q: What is Al…
By MG StaffOur #HEIC (aka head editor-in-chief!) Amani Al-Khatahtbeh will be giving her first solo talk at South by Southwest this weekend! If you’re in town, be sure to attend “Muslim Girl Comes of Age” on the SXSW stage. It might be called SXSW, but for us, this is totally #SXMG. Details are below; add this panel to your…
By MG StaffSigned in 2012 by the Obama Administration, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program that provides more than 750,000 undocumented youth with temporary work authorization and the right to live without fear of deportation in the United States of America. Ever since, DACA recipients, or “Dreamers” have come back with success stories…
By MG StaffWhile the world waits in fear of a new America under the Trump administration, a young 16-year-old Muslim girl continues to work on playing her part in fighting bigotry and anti-Muslim sentiment in her community. Feeling that there is a lack of interest and representation in computer science, engineering, and STEM in general among Muslim…
By MG StaffThe Muslim Ban Guidebook will be updated on an ongoing basis. Update: Mental health resources for Muslims have been added to the guidebook on page 11. During his presidential campaign, candidate Donald J. Trump called for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States—until our country’s representatives can figure out what…
By MG StaffHappy New Year, baddies! It goes without saying that 2016 was a special one for the #MuslimGirlArmy. You joined us in flooding it with momentous milestones of revolutionizing Muslim women’s media representation to historic heights. You liked that alliteration, didn’t you? We’re proud to kick off 2017 with this: our #HEIC Amani Al-Khatahtbeh joined CBS’s…
By MG Staff1. Be wary of what you’re giving them. People often try and give soap and shampoos to the homeless to keep up their hygiene, but a lot of shelters already offer these resources. Instead, think about how to stay warm for the winter and stay healthy. Consider offering gloves/hat/scarf, a mug with tea bags, anti-bacterial…
By MG StaffEver wondered what’s in a Muslim girl’s bag? These days, with rising Islamophobia and the increased targeting of Muslim women in public, that’s a loaded question. The #MuslimGirlArmy Care Package is the premiere subscription box catering to Muslim women’s needs and lifestyles. It’s your monthly reminder to center yourself, care for yourself, and treat yo’self….
By MG StaffIt’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. (Yes, we too have been needing that extra something to get through the days ahead of a KKK-backed U.S. administration.) Muslim Girl is siked to announce the official launch of our #MuslimGirlArmy Care Package. It’s the first of a monthly subscription box service catering to the Muslim woman’s lifestyle. Finally….
By MG StaffWhile we’re all still recovering post-election from the presidency of Donald Trump, let’s remember that the possibility of this outcome wasn’t entirely a surprise. In “Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age,” a Trump presidency is precisely what we all feared could become the spark to ignite full-blown Islamophobia. In Chapter 5, author Amani Al-Khatahtbeh says,…
By MG StaffAmidst all the dreary political happenings, we have a bright spot to share with our Muslim Girl Clique! Guess what?! The #MuslimGirlBook, Muslim Girl: A Coming Age, by Muslim Girl’s founder, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, made the New York Times bestseller list and the editor’s choice picks. The list will be online and in print 11/20, and…
By MG StaffMuslim women have been largely bearing the brunt of Trump’s Islamophobia throughout his campaign. With levels of anti-Muslim bigotry at their highest since 9/11, the USA has seen an escalation of hate crimes targeting veiled Muslim women, dramatically increasing as the election went on. In New York City alone, the community witnessed a series of…
By MG Staff276-218 electoral votes. This statistic astonishes me. Multiple friends of mine, both Muslim and non-Muslim, texted me stating that they were genuinely afraid for what is to come and that they were going to start packing. I thought this country was rounding a corner. I thought the days of post-9/11 America where I had to…
By MG StaffDisclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the opinions/beliefs of Muslim Girl. However, Muslim Girl encourages all its readers to exercise your civic duty and vote. *** My grandfather always said the lesser of two evils is still evil. He was right. It’s something I want Muslim Americans – all Americans, really – to think about….
